POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist screens, evaluates and treats patients/residents, documents services and communicates with families and interdisciplinary team members while facilitating optimization of patient/resident mobility and activities of daily living.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides professional Physical Therapy services.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Works efficiently and effectively while utilizing facility resources responsibly.
• Maintains adequate and up to date knowledge of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Services and setting specific clinical and regulatory practices.
• Complies with facility policies and procedures.
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, therapy aides, and therapy students as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have one year experience as an Physical Therapist (geriatric rehabilitation setting preferred)
• Must have current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in facility-specific state
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Reliable transportation required.